Side Tables
More modern styled tables, this time smaller, mostly side tables. Still, generally keep to simple profiles, which are more in my skillset to cut properly. In many cases, try to make the table top an interesting design contrast with different woods, usually oak and maple.
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Tray Table
This table can be situated over a seating area and features a base that scoots underneath it. It is constructed from scrap oak plywood cut into four-inch squares and glued together in a parquet pattern. The squares are then encased in an oak frame and supported by oak legs. A small storage shelf is positioned midway up the legs. In addition to storing items, the shelf adds stability and prevents the legs from twisting, ensuring the tabletop remains stable.
Simple Narrow Side Table
I needed a side table to fit in a narrow space, so this table is about 12 inches wide. I aimed to be a bit "fancy" by creating a picture frame-style tabletop with a small, raised edge.
Mid-Century Modern Corner Tables
Hairpin legs create an interesting style, and their main advantage is that they are very easy to attach. This pair of corner tables aims for a distinct contrast by using darkly stained oak with a light maple strip in the center. A frame around the oak center conceals the end grain.
Small Mid-Century Modern Table
This is the simplest of several projects that use hairpin legs to attach to tabletops. It features a straightforward tabletop framed in pine.